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Probably better using that inflation figure for prizemoney which was only up 6.35% (wouldn't we love to say prizemoney was up 6.35%)
The more relevant figure for wagering comparison might be wage increases as this somewhat equates to spending power - were they up more than 4.2%?
If wages weren't up 8% to match inflation, then a 4.2% increase in wagering would be very good as the average home would have been experiencing a spending squeeze to offset the increase in all their essential spending
Would still compare for both. Current wagering will reflect future prizemoney.

Quick search says US wage growth 5%. So guess through that market share type lense its only a very minor downturn however the wage growth is irrelevant when looking through the lense of expenses of the industry. If costs are rising 8% and wagering only up 4% thats still a chunk of higher expenses without the income to match.